Loitering is the act of remaining in a particular public place for a protracted time, without any apparent purpose. While the laws regarding loitering have been challenged and changed over time, loitering is still illegal in various jurisdictions and in specific circumstances.
Loitering means people hanging around at place of business, inside or outside, without buying anything. Loitering sometime can be serious problem, if left unchecked, it can:
- Discourage customers from coming to a place of business.
- Sometime it can lead to harassment and other problems.
- It can also create a bad image for the business.